Mission and Goals

AHEC’S MISSION

Increase…

DIVERSITY

DISTRIBUTION

QUALITY

of Health Care Providers

AHEC OBJECTIVES:

Provide EDUCATION (K-12 Pipeline)Educating students about opportunities available in health careers and attempting to increase minority students’ interest in these professions through enrichment activities

Provide EXPERIENCES (Health Profession Students)
Exposing students to the needs of the underserved and providing experiences working with these populations

Provide SUPPORT (Practicing Professionals)
Assisting with resources, access to technology and continuing education opportunities for practitioners working in rural or underserved areas.

AHEC OFFERS K-12 EDUCATION through…

Classroom Presentations

Health Fair Exhibits

Teaching Models and Resources

Fieldtrips and Shadowing Experiences

Summer Camps and Enrichment Programs for Students

AHEC OFFERS Health Profession Students EXPERIENCES by…

Establishing clinical rotation sites in underserved areas

Facilitating Cultural Awareness activities

Providing opportunities for service learning through volunteering and being role models for youth

AHEC OFFERS Practicing Professional SUPPORT by…

Promoting links and resources to current information on Best Practices